DIY Air Venting System

[Angelman]

I have been think of a way to cut down on humidity in the house. I was surfing the internet and found something that will work great.

Its a Stanley Pivoting Blower Fan:

Point it up plumb it to the window. Add a piece of plywood out the window and use a dryer vent to the out side. Run it with the lights so it turn off at night. When summer (warmer weather) hits then run it 24/7. Has to be cheaper then running a dehumidifier?

Would look something like this:

Any thought or suggestions?

 

[Gryphon]

Yeah, but whats the electric usage like compared to an actual dehumidifier?

 

[Angelman]

Stanley Pivoting Blower Fan (49.99)
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100405672/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=Stanley%20Pivoting%20Blower%20Fan&storeId=10051

Commercial Grade Pivoting Utility Blower The Pivoting Blowers are a Perfect Fit for Any Job Site. The Compact Size Makes Them a Great Fit Where Space is Tight. Motor 3-Speed, 1/16 HP, 120V, 1 Phase, Totally Enclosed, Ball Bearing, Permanently Lubricated, Permanent Split Capacitor Controls Side Mounted Rotary Dial Switch Power Cord Black, 7', 3-Conductor SO Type Construction Molded ABS Plastic Compliance UL, OSHA Blade Size: 6" x 6' Product Dimensions: 11 1/2" L x 9 1/4" W x 11 1/4" H CFM High: 310 CFM Med: 260 CFM Low: 190 RPM High: 1475 RPM Med: 1275 RPM Low: 950 AMPS High: .80 AMPS Med: .62 AMPS Low: .50 WATTS High: 90 WATTS Med: 74 WATTS Low: 58 dBA High: 60 dBA Med: 59


Danby 50 Pint Dehumidifier (199.00)
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=202024325&R=202024325

Coverage Area Up to 1,000 sq. ft., Water Removal Capacity 50 pints per day, Energy Factor (L/kWh) 1.6, Operating Temperature Range Down to 41°F
CFM 294 cfm on high speed, Bucket Capacity 14.2 pints, Bucket Position Front of the unit, Drain Hose Yes - Included, Auto Restart - Yes, Noise Level 54.8 dBa
Refrigerant Type R410a, Power Supply 600 watts, 5.5 amps, 115V, 60 Hz, Dimensions 23 3/5"H x 15 1/4"W x 11"D, Weight (lbs) 35.8 lbs, Warranty 2 years


Less wattage used by the blower and more CFM plus no water to deal with.. Please let me know your feedback?

 

[Gryphon]

Might help, hard to say.

 

[Angelman]

Here is what I made:

Got it up and running yesterday. Keeps the fish room and house humidity down. Works for me just wanted to share the idea..

 

[fishman09]

very cool.

 

[rayancarter]

That is impressive!

 

[Cory]

I go with a dehumidifier. It uses more power. But the process of dehumidifying produces a lot of heat.

My ambient temperature in my garage is about 65 when it's 30 degrees outside and 75 degrees right now.

In the summer a simple box fan in the window will help cool/dehumid the room.

Also the warmer air temp inside the room causes heaters to turn on less, and the main air pump will be pumping in warmer air which also helps keep them warmer.

 

[Angelman]

I understand what your saying Cory, but the initial cost of a dehumidifier is well into a couple hundred dollars.. I did this for under 75.00. I have had this running in my fish room for 2 days now the humidity is under 60% and the room stays at a constant 75 degrees. It works for me and i don't have to empty a bucket.

 

[Cory]

I hear ya. I picked up my dehumidifier up for free off craiglist, and most dehumidifers have a hose attachment option. It just runs out into my garden